how to pronounce periscope
/ˈpɛɹəsˌkoʊp/
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periscope is pronounced in three syllables
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video examples of periscope pronunciation
An example use of periscope in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… youtube periscope wherever you're at …”
meanings of periscope
noun:
- A general or comprehensive view.
- A form of viewing device that allows the viewer to see things at a different height level and usually with minimal visibility.
verb:
- To rise and peer around, in the manner of a periscope.
- To broadcast live video stream using Periscope app via phone or tablet.
periscope frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR
the word periscope occurs in english on average 0.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.
topics periscope can be related to
it is hard to perfectly classify words into specific topics since each word can have many context of its use, but our machine-learning models believe that periscope can be often used in the following areas:
1) communication, information, and media;
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